Your holiday home in Puerto Viejo
Some adventures come with a guide. Others come with potholes, parrots, and a gas station made of wooden planks and good intentions. This one is the latter. If you’re staying at Geckoes Lodge and have your own wheels, here’s the perfect day trip from Geckoes Lodge: a loop drive through the soul of Talamanca. Bribrí, […]
Turns out our favourite stretch of sand just got an ego boost — and frankly, we’re here for it. Playa Cocles has been named one of the 100 best beaches in the world, according to Corona (yes, the beer — not the thing that ruined your travel plans in 2020). And we’ve been fans since… […]
At first glance, life in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica, in the jungle, might seem exotic—howler monkeys as alarm clocks, sloths as neighbours, and the ocean humming lullabies by night. But here in the Caribe Sur, amidst the palm trees and reggae beats, daily life quietly settles into a rhythm that feels… well, ordinary. Ordinary, with […]
Let’s be real: packing for a Costa Rican jungle adventure is no walk in the park. It’s more like a mud-splattered, bug-swatting, sweat-dripping trek through the wild, and if you don’t come prepared, you might find yourself wishing you’d spent a little more time thinking about what to bring. Don’t worry, we’re not going to […]
These days, it’s hard to escape the never-ending barrage of emails, WhatsApp pings, Netflix recommendations, and the deep existential dread that comes with realizing you’ve spent the last 3 hours scrolling through your phone. It’s a constant buzz that just won’t quit – kind of like that fly that’s been circling your kitchen for hours. […]
Mornings in the jungle aren’t your typical “rise and shine” affair. Here at Geckoes Lodge, the sun seems to hit the snooze button more than we do. And believe me — that’s not an easy thing to do. 😄
Whitewater Rafting in Costa Rica… Are you brave enough? Well I certainly didn’t think I was brave enough, but then I was told by my family that we were going whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River and that was it: No discussion. Okay, I admit it — I was scared. I had visions of me […]
A Puerto Viejo Christmas is not your traditional Christmas! If Christmas to you is a roaring log fire, snowy landscapes and mainly indoor activities then Puerto Viejo Christmas is going to feel very different — but in a good way! Palm Christmas Tree Puerto Viejo Christmas is of course tropical and so your Christmas tree […]